Obituaries
Marguerite Pelot
May 30, 2009
Whether singing, dancing or presiding over a roomful of party goers, Marguerite Brescia Pelot was always charming, generous and ready for a laugh. Born in Columbus, Georgia to Joseph Brescia and Seletha Mae Robinson, Marguerite was a court reporter at Ft. Benning, soloist in the Holy Family Catholic Church choir, and mother of three. In 1967, she married Lt. Col....
Nina Fleeman
May 30, 2009
Mrs. Nina Fleeman, of Atlanta, died Saturday, May 30, 2009. She was a 50 year member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Charles Hope Sunday School class. Mrs. Fleeman was a volunteer for Piedmont Hospital and a member of the Shiner’s Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jack Fleeman; daughters, Phoebe Ward, Jackie Fleeman; three...
Verna H. Chambers
May 29, 2009
Mrs. Verna H. Chambers, 88, of Decatur, died on May 29, 2009. She is survived by son Mr. and Mrs. James Chambers, Tucker; three daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Allen (Janis) Kiker, McDonough, Mr. and Mrs. John (Jean) Frazier, Portland, Maine, and Dr. and Mrs. Andrew (Susan) Harper, Conyers; and her sister Doris Bizzell, Avondale Estates. Mrs. Chambers is also survived...
Lawrence O'Neille Lanford
May 27, 2009
Lawrence O'Neille Lanford, age 60, of Buford, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009. He is survived by his wife and love of 40 years, Pam Martin Lanford, his son, Scott Lanford, family members, Charlotte & Dick Sanders, Keith Martin, Chris Martin, and extended family; along with his motley crew of life long friends and co-workers. Born and raised in...
Larry Barfield
May 26, 2009
Mr. Larry Barfield of Decatur died Tuesday, May 26, 2009. He was a native and lifelong resident of Georgia. He is survived by his wife Carol Barfield; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Kathy Barfield, Steve and Dee Dee Barfield; sister and brother-in-law, Teri and Tommy Sammons; grandchildren, Alex Barfield, Ian Barfield, Rachel Barfield, Leigha Barfield, Anna Brooke Barfield, McKenna Barfield,...
Gerald R. Cooper
May 25, 2009
Gerald R. Cooper, MD, Ph.D, 94, a long time resident of Atlanta died Monday, May 25, 2009. Dr. Cooper received his A.B., M.A. and Ph.D degrees in chemistry and his M.D. from Duke University. He began working in 1952 at the Centers for Disease Control and continued with the CDC until his death. Surviving are his wife of 63 years,...
Geraldine Eyler Thomas
May 24, 2009
Geraldine Eyler Thomas of Decatur, devoted wife, loving mother and doting grandmother, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Hospice Atlanta, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Myrtle Hawk Eyler; brothers, Charles Eyler and Denver Eyler; and by sisters, Evelyn Poore and Myree Palmer. Gerry is survived by her husband of sixty-six...
Edward Herndon Brown, Sr.
May 23, 2009
Edward Herndon Brown, Sr., 84, of Decatur, passed away May 23. He was the owner of Edward H. Brown and Associates, and of the Presbyterian faith. He was proceeded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Florence Stallings Brown, and his mother, Lucia Brown Bone. Survivors include sons, Edward H. (Lianne) Brown, Jr., Decatur, Walter Thomas (Radika) Brown,...
Nelson Lyman Towns
May 23, 2009
Nelson “Ned” Towns, age 89, of Scottdale, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2009. Mr. Towns was a World War II veteran and retired from DeKalb County Public Works. He is survived by his wife, Doris Towns; daughter and son-in-law, Lavon and Clifford Freeman; sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Donna Towns, Charles and Ann Kilpatrick; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. ...
Basil Vasco Franklin
May 21, 2009
Mr. Basil V. Franklin, 91, of Atlanta, died Thursday, May 21, 2009. He was a World War II veteran serving in the U. S. Army. Mr. Franklin was with the telephone company for 42 years. He was a member and deacon at Briarcliff Baptist Church. Mr. Franklin was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Miles Franklin. He is survived...
Willie Gunn Summerlin
May 21, 2009
Mrs. Willie Gail Summerlin, 72, of Fayetteville died Thursday, May 21, 2009. Gail was born in Atlanta to Evelyn Beatrice Head Gunn and William Gunn. She married Glenn Parks Summerlin, Sr. December 15, 1955. She was a military wife and traveled the world with her husband and children. Gail was a wonderful cook and had the secret to the best...
Gladys Littlejohn Butler
May 21, 2009
Gladys Littlejohn Butler, 87, of East Avenue Clarkston died Thursday,May 21, 2009 in Clarkston. Born in Lula, Georgia and long time resident of Gainesville, Georgia, Mrs. Butler was the daughter of James Edward Littlejohn and Laura Deadwyler. She was the wife of the late M.C. Butler. Survivors include her children, Dr. Mable B. Johnson; Mableton; James L. Butler; Clarkston, Nathaniel...
Winona Macon Evans
May 20, 2009
Mrs. Winona Evans, 82, of Stone Mountain died Wednesday, May 20, 2009. She was born January 7, 1927 to John Wesley Macon and Lena Mae Folks Macon. A loving mother and homemaker, Mrs. Evans was a long time member of Avondale First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Preston Evans; sons, Ken Evans and wife Terri of Atlanta,...
Dwayne William Sweat, Jr.
May 18, 2009
Mr. Dwayne William “Wayne” Sweat, Jr., 28, of Scottdale died Monday, May 18, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Lynn Mahaffey of Stone Mountain; father, Dwayne Sweat, Sr. of Winder; sisters, Elizabeth, Amanda, Nicole, Renee and Ricki; brothers, Scotty and Houston; maternal grandmother, Sherry Terry; maternal grandfather, Charles Mahaffey; grandfather, Tommy Pilgrim; nephews, Peyton Sweat, Ethan Sanders and Landon...
Walter L. Bryant
May 18, 2009
Mr. Walter L. Bryant, Jr., 91, of Decatur died Monday, May 18, 2009. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mrs. Hazel D. Bryant. Mr. Bryant is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Reid and Sharon Bryant, Darryl and Susan Bryant, John Stacy and Lisa Bryant; eight grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in...
Dwayne William "Wayne" Sweat
May 18, 2009
Mr. Dwayne William “Wayne” Sweat, Jr., 28, of Scottdale died Monday, May 18, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Lynn Mahaffey of Stone Mountain; father, Dwayne Sweat, Sr. of Winder; sisters, Elizabeth, Amanda, Nicole, Renee and Ricki; brothers, Scotty and Houston; maternal grandmother, Sherry Terry; maternal grandfather, Charles Mahaffey; grandfather, Tommy Pilgrim; nephews, Peyton Sweat, Ethan Sanders and Landon...
Mable Craig Bryans
May 17, 2009
Mrs. Mable Louise Bryans, age 98, of Tucker died Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Piedmont Hospital. She was a member of the Briarlake Baptist Church. Mrs. Bryans is survived by her daughter, Libby Heinold and her husband, Charlie; son, J. F. Bryans, Jr. and his wife, Arleta; grandchildren, Jackie, Kelly, Michael, Bryan,, Jeffrey, Ricky, and Christal; and eight great grandchildren....
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